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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.46, 1,900.32 and 827.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.46, 1,900.32 and 827.46 is: 1,242.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.46 : 1,900.32 = 827.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.46/1,900.32 = 827.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.46x = 1,900.32 × 827.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.46x = 1,572,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,438.79/1,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.58

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